I've had a wide neck/trapezius ever since i was a kid. Im 25 now. Im a slim guy with a wide neck and it looks terrible. There is no fat present in my neck or trapezius area, its all muscle. I dont want botox, as its only temporary. Im looking for a permanent non invasive procedure that can somehow burn or slim down excess muscle in these areas, in order to achieve a normal looking slim neck which would match my body. Thanks
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This is a cobra neck deformity. This is related to excessive removal of the deep fat in between the platysma muscle bellies in the midline of the neck followed by dehiscence (separation) of the two platysmal muscle bellies from the midline repair. The fullness in the midline could be residual...
The whole area needs to be released and redrape the skin in a better way pulling more posteriorly than up for a smoother look. Go back to your surgeon and discuss this.
An isolated neck lift can correct laxity in the neck, improve the angle between the jaw and the neck (cervicomental angle) and improve jawline definition. This typically involves either incision under the chin, an incision behind the ear into the hairline or both. A neck lift does not address...
